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About Us

Established under Subsidiary Legislation 595.27 and led by the Registrar of Companies, the Malta Business Registry (MBR) is the central authority for all commercial entities in Malta. The MBR operates as a digital-first regulator through its flagship portal, the Business Automation Registry Online System (BAROS), which provides 24/7 access for the filing and registration of documentation for new and existing commercial partnerships and legal persons, including foundations and associations. By using smart technology to share data with other government entities such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), the MBR makes it faster and easier for modern businesses to operate in Malta.Beyond the core functions of name reservation, entity incorporation, and the collection of statutory fees, the MBR serves as a proactive oversight body. The MBR is responsible for the publication of official notices and the issuance of certified documentation, including certificates of good standing and beneficial ownership certificates. To maintain the integrity of the national register, the MBR’s mandate includes conducting rigorous investigations and exercising the authority to impose penalties or strike non-compliant companies and legal persons off the register. This robust enforcement ensures a transparent and accountable business environment that meets international standards.

Since 2021, the MBR has served as a supervisory authority under the Prevention of Money Laundering and Funding of Terrorism Regulations (PMLFTR). In this vital role, the MBR maintains the central Register of Beneficial Owners and perform detailed verifications to ensure all basic and beneficial ownership information is accurate and transparent whilst working in close collaboration with competent authorities, subject persons, and legal entities to define and uphold high regulatory standards, strengthening Malta’s national defences against money laundering and terrorist financing.

The MBR also houses the Insolvency and Receivership Service which is responsible for the Insolvency Register and for overseeing corporate insolvency, debt restructuring, and the orderly winding up of companies to safeguard the interests of creditors and stakeholders alike. By merging administrative efficiency with digital innovation and rigorous regulatory enforcement, the MBR provides the legal certainty and transparency essential for a secure, reputable, and successful business environment in Malta.

Our Vision

To be Malta’s national Business Registry recognised globally as an excellent Business Registry offering quality services to the corporate and business sectors locally and internationally, in compliance with local legislation and international standards.

Our Mission

To provide best possible service expeditiously and impartially to our customers, cost effectively with state-of-the-art facilities to incorporate companies and to register and inspect company documents.

To provide stakeholders with adequate, accurate and easily accessible registers, undertaking effective enforcement, to maintain Malta’s global reputation as a jurisdiction of choice.

To ensure that the legislative frameworks that govern the businesses are efficient, up-to-date with international standards, responsive, user and investor-friendly and also to have the right legislative tools for combating crime, money laundering and financing of terrorism.

Our Values

PROFESSIONALISM

To act with integrity, consistency, transparency, impartiality, confidentiality and accuracy through demonstration of deep understanding of the relevant legislation and processes.

MOTIVATION

To motivate our staff to achieve organisational objectives by adopting appropriate human resource management strategies, making our workplace one which recognises talent, develop skills and abilities, reward performance, upholds integrity, promotes merit and foster equality.

CUSTOMER CARE

To care for and respect our customers by listening to them and taking into account their needs and expectations when shaping the types and quality of service which we deliver.

DEDICATION

To care for and provide a quality service and effective enforcement through dedicated people of high calibre working together as a team.

RESPONSIVE

To embrace change by remaining receptive to new ideas, technologies and work practices so as to enhance the level and quality of our services and facilities. To monitor international developments and trends so that we can benefit from opportunities that arise.

TEAMWORK

To highly motivate our employees to deliver high quality services by giving learning opportunities to develop their careers and contribute towards the success of the team.

RELIABILITY

To ensure the Registry services and systems are available during office hours and on-line services are available uninterruptedly 24/7.

PRAGMATIC

To be proportionate, adopt risk based approaches within a suited risk appetite to meet the Agency’s strategic objectives and in Malta’s interests.

BUSINESS-FRIENDLY

To be open to the use of new technologies and working with the business sector to expand our activities for the benefit of the business community. To encourage and to be receptive to constructive feedback.